Join the Society

Required Documents Before You Apply

Regular Members:
Please include a copy of your CV and a list of three principal publications.

Early Career Member:
Please include a copy of your CV.

Student Member:
Please include a copy of your current Student ID and the signature of your PI. If you do not have a PI, the signature of the Dean, Department Head, or your Advisor is acceptable. All Student membership applications will be placed on hold until required documentation has been verified.
 

​Please Note:

• If you are joining to register for the Annual Meeting or to submit an abstract, you must be a member for the year of the meeting.
• If you are joining to take advantage of reduced publication charges for the Biophysical Journal, or the Biophysicist, or Biophysical Reports, you must be a member at the time of article submission. 
• If you intend to join at the Developing Country membership rate, please contact the Society for instructions. All eligibility requirements must be met.

How to Apply

1. Login and fill out the online membership application form by clicking the button above corresponding to the desired year of membership.
2. Include the required documents by sending them to BPS via one of the following options:
   Upload it to your my myBPS profile
   Send it via email: [email protected]
3. Finish payment. Acceptable methods of payment include credit card, bank check, wire transfer. For wire transfers, please contact the Society at [email protected] for instructions. 

NOTE: Membership runs on a calendar year and expires each year on December 31 regardless of when applications are received. Membership fees are non-refundable.